Ueno

Ueno (上野; Japanese pronunciation: [ɯ.e.no]) is a district in Taitō, Tokyo. The area extending from Ueno to Asakusa is part of the historical Shitamachi (literally "low city") district of Tokyo, which is often associated with working-class traditions and culture as well as their distinct accent. The district's name roughly translates into "Upper Field" in English. The Ueno area, in the strict sense, centres around Ueno Station, which has historically been the terminus for long-distance trains bou...